
For 30 years, Theater Talk has been appointment listening on BTPM NPR, featuring the insights of theater critic and historian, Anthony Chase.Chase co-hosted Theater Talk with Buffalo Broadcast Hall of Famer Jim Santella for many years. These days it's Peter Hall.With more than 20 active producing theater companies in Buffalo alone, not to mention Shea’s Performing Arts Center and the Shaw Festival... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 20 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsArtsPerforming Arts | |||

This week on Theater Talk, Anthony and Peter talk about the 2026 Artie Award nominations, which are posted below and on theatertalkbuffalo.com. The Artie Awards will take place on Monday, June 8, 2026. Doors open at 7 p.m., the show starts at 8 p.m.,... more
This week on Theater Talk, Anthony and Peter talk about the awards season, with Tony nominations out and voting for the 2026 Artie Awards wrapping up. On Monday, June 8, the Arties will return to Babeville. There's a new group of triple-threat young ... more
This week on Theater Talk, Anthony and Peter talk about the Buff State Drama Club's Lavender Graduation (for LGBTQ+ students and allies), where Anthony was the speaker while his kid sister, Bobbie Chase, former editor for Marvel and DC comics, was th... more
This week on Theater Talk, Anthony and Peter talk about HAIRSPRAY (MusicalFare at Shea's 710) starring Louis Colaiacovo as Edna Turnblad; RENT (one matinee only) on the "big" stage at Shea's PAC; CURTAINS, the musical (O'Connell & Co. at Canterbury W... more
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A locally focused theater critique show that centers Western New York's live performance ecosystem, blending capsule reviews, backstage anecdotes, and industry chatter. Episodes routinely cover a mix of regional productions—from community and dinner-theatre to mid-sized company shows—often tying in venue quirkiness, cast dynamics, and production details with snapshots of the broader theater landscape, including occasional Broadway connections. Noteworthy is the hosts' veteran perspective and devotion to the regional scene, which yields lively banter, insider context, and practical listings that help superfans and casual audiences decide what to see next. The format likely appeals to listeners who value thoughtful critique, local arts covera... more
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